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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture
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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form
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as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal
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Recent Examples of consummate
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The funny thing was, originally, a huge part of the story was [Phillies left fielder and hitter] Kyle Schwarber is in a slump, and Barbara — who is the consummate Phillies fan.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Staff, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
However, after Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals, Jones backed off that comment, suggesting to reporters that no trade had been consummated just yet.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Matt Chapman is a consummate professional who works very hard on his conditioning and his baseball skills.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The funny thing was, originally, a huge part of the story was [Phillies left fielder and hitter] Kyle Schwarber is in a slump, and Barbara — who is the consummate Phillies fan.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Trump, instead, consummated a deal that ensures Americans aren’t unfairly financing the pharmaceutical industry’s innovation, claimed a senior administration official, who briefed reporters ahead of Thursday’s Oval Office announcement.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
However, after Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals, Jones backed off that comment, suggesting to reporters that no trade had been consummated just yet.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
Adjective
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The skilled direction of performance from the cast.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the rest of the territory, companies or nations attempting to mine would have to build their own energy grid and transport networks, given the interior’s lack of either, as well as import an entire skilled labor force.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The barrage of images broadcast out of Minneapolis and surrounding regions depict violent and brutal encounters and capture moments of utter fear, pain and confusion.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Overall, though, Payton showed an utter unwillingness to trust his backfield against one of the league’s worst rushing defenses in the Bills.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ultimate goal is to justify a takeover of the institutions, transforming them into weapons in the war against the very idea of multi-racial democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Universal Images Group via Getty Images Reproduction is often framed as biology’s ultimate energy drain.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eight seconds later, Iribarne made the first of two free throws to complete the Wolverines’ scoring.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rosenberg is careful to note that this doesn’t require abandoning values or discernment, but recognizing that beneath every expression — skillful, clumsy, or even hurtful — is an unmet need.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The music’s dizzying rhythmic variation is skillful and studied enough that its humor can’t be mistaken for gimmicky internet caricature.—
Rae-Aila Crumble,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The weight of Kelly’s control over Landfair’s life was absolute.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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There have been countless examples of bizarre true crimes dramatized for television, but this is a particularly strong entry, anchored by a trio of great performances (Christina Hendricks makes an absolute meal out of her supporting role).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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DuPage County prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence of 14 years in prison at his sentencing hearing on Monday, but Judge Ann Celine O'Hallaren Walsh sentenced him to nine years.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As Sam Stolton reports, the development could — if Google is eventually found to be non-compliant with the rules — pave the way for potential fines as high as 10% of global annual sales, though Brussels regulators seldom levies the maximum penalties.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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But one accolade missing from their long list of achievements is Olympic ice dance gold, having finished just off the podium in fourth in Beijing.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under their veteran head coach with another playoff exit in the wild-card round.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Consummate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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